Mrs L Huang v Meddimune Ltd (England and Wales : Age Discrimination : Race Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 3400017/2017 (28 October 2017)

Mrs L Huang v Meddimune Ltd (England and Wales : Age Discrimination : Race Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 3400017/2017 (28 October 2017)

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed and subjected to discrimination on the grounds of age and race, as the respondent failed to provide a fair reason for dismissal and there was evidence of discriminatory treatment.

Citation
[2017] UKET 3400017/2017
Parties
Claimant: Mrs L Huang; Respondent: Meddimune Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
28 October 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Age Discrimination, Race Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal
Employment Law Equality Law Age Discrimination Race Discrimination Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mrs L Huang

Claimant

Meddimune Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed
  2. 2 Whether the claimant was subjected to age discrimination
  3. 3 Whether the claimant was subjected to race discrimination

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed and subjected to discrimination on the grounds of age and race, as the respondent failed to provide a fair reason for dismissal and there was evidence of discriminatory treatment.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant for unfair dismissal and discrimination.